Jon Hawkins Memorial Award

Jon Hawkins (1965-1991) was a Life Member of the IHS, just starting his career as a professional musician when he met his death in a traffic accident. His parents, Neil and Runa Hawkins, established this award as a memorial to their son. More information on Jon Hawkins.

The purpose of this award is to encourage the attendance of deserving, highly motivated horn students at the annual IHS symposiums, where they can be intensely exposed to state-of-the-art levels of performance, pedagogy, equipment, and resources.

Award: One award up to $1,500 (US) to be used for the registration fee, room, board, and travel costs to the 2020 IHS Symposium. In addition the award winner will:

receive instruction from at least one symposium artist, in the form of a private lesson and/or masterclass;

give a solo performance at the Symposium;

receive a copy of Werner Pelinka’s Concerto for Jon;

receive a one-year IHS membership.

Age Requirements: Hornists under 24 years of age on July 31 2020 may apply.

Application Requirements: Applications must be submitted online. A complete application must include: